ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 180,440); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL doesn't; the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL is noticeably lighter (150g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 208g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×8.7 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL notably outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (76/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.